Background: It is currently recommended that all patients with liver cirrhosis undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) to identify those who have large esophageal varices (LEVx ...

This can be a warning sign of serious issues like stomach ulcers, swollen veins in the esophagus, or even stomach cancer. However, some foods—like black licorice and blueberries—or medicines ...

Esophageal manometry is the key test for establishing ... The most troublesome bleeding comes from the submucosal veins encountered at the esophagogastric junction (which are usually large).